Calvin Klein Explains Architecture’s Influence on Fashion
Design is design, but one is a building and the other might be a pair of pants. The two seem as different as night and day, right? Fashion icon Calvin…
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LEGO® Has Tools for Grown Ups
Do you remember the excitement of a brand new box of LEGO® bricks when you were a kid? Now there are LEGO® bricks made just for grown-ups. For architects, in…
Examples of Nature in Design
“Look deep into nature and you will understand everything better” – Albert Einstein It’s not a new thing that’s only propelled by the surge in sustainability and eco-friendly design, although…
Kansas Could Make the National Historic Register Again
This year, five historic Kansas properties have been nominated for the National Historic Register. This distinction could mean additional funding and tax breaks for owners, which helps keep the properties…
The Really Recycled Bird’s Nest House
Just as a bird scavenges to find exactly the right materials to build its nest, so did the Missouri University of Science and Technology create their entry for the U.S.…
Thought Leader Series: How Should You Really Get Rid of That Trash After a Job?
Paul Sawchuk is a junk removal specialist working with JUSTJUNK®, a leading junk removal service provider. Learn more about Paul at www.JUSTJUNK.com. Knowing where to dispose of debris and other…
Bob Vila Discusses Green Building
Is there anyone whose name is more closely related to home improvement than Bob Vila? Since 1979, his expertise has helped take green building from a fringe idea to the…
Solar Sure House Provides a Home Base in Disaster Aftermath
In a world where the climate is anything but stable and energy conservation is on everyone’s mind, the U.S. Department of Energy challenges college-level design and build teams to create…
Caring for Bird Populations Through Architecture
It’s a sad fact of life that tall buildings, especially glass ones, act as dangerous obstacles for bird populations. They’re directly in the line of flight, and they’re often nearly…
How Public Housing in Chicago is Still Changing
It started out as a great idea. Improve Chicago’s public housing, making buildings and neighborhoods safer and more accessible to all. And to a certain degree, that’s what has happened.…